2010 Triumph Tiger 1050
The Tiger 1050 is what you get when you combine a Speed Triple into a touring based chassis. The best of both worlds.
This particular 2010 Tiger 1050 featured is in showroom new condition and has less than 300 miles on the clock. It runs, looks and rides just as you would expect it to.
The beauty about the Tiger 1050 is that it is basically a Speed Triple that has been morphed into an adventure touring bike. It has the handling & power of the Speed Triple but the chassis, function and capabilities of a touring bike. It is a truly an amazing riding experience to have that level of performance in a touring bike platform and is unmatched. Because of it, the Tiger is at home being ridden sensibly for adventure riding as it is carving twisties. And that I might add, is one of its specialties.
Fully adjustable suspension increases its capabilities even more. Whether you plan to use it for adventure riding and want to soften the suspension, or, firm it up for sport touring, it is fully capable for the desired task. Due to a 32.8” seat height, you sit up nice and high with a clear open view over the top of most automobiles. The windscreen does an adequate job at blocking wind but is not adjustable. A relatively steep steering rake combined with 17” wheels make it very agile and feel similar to, well, a tall Street Triple thanks to a conservative weight of only 443lbs. Because of its inspiration, I found myself wanting to ride it more like a sport bike than a touring bike. The brakes have steel braided lines on both ends that are connected to Nissin calipers, both of which provide excellent performance and get it stopped on a dime. I liked how the foot pegs were positioned a bit further back to go along with the performance oriented handling. The seat offers lots of room for you and a passenger and I did not notice any discomfort.
The 1050 triple makes power everywhere you ask it to. Open the throttle while chugging along in a high gear up a mountain pass or downshift into a low gear; you’re going to get the same level of performance no matter the scenario. There are no rider modes to hinder your direct control with the throttle. Due to the increased height and taller suspension over the standard Speed III, I did notice a very slight bit of headshake around 70mph.
Triumph included not only a fuel gauge, but also a countdown of the miles that have been ridden after the fuel light has lit. With an MPG rating of around 42.5, it leaves you with around 200 miles of range from the 5.2 gallon tank.
Our dealership currently has two of these left, both new. A 2010 and red 2012 SE.
Experience the feeling of an adventure touring bike that has a Street Triple hidden within it.
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